Custom Gun Dog and Bird Dog Trainer Apparel

Gun dog and bird dog trainers work outdoor fields, ponds, marshes, and hunt test venues. Apparel needs to handle weather, water, dirt, and (during hunt tests and field trials) high-visibility blaze orange requirements. Retriever trainers, pointer trainers, spaniel trainers, and versatile breed trainers each have specific subcultures. Bear Grips prints gun dog trainer apparel on demand with no minimum.

Gun Dog and Bird Dog Disciplines

• Retrievers. Labs, Goldens, Chessies. Water and upland retrieving. AKC Hunt Tests, HRC events, NAHRA tests, field trials.
• Pointing breeds. Pointers, Setters, GSPs, Brittanys. Field trial and hunt test work. AKC and NAVHDA registries.
• Spaniels. Springers, Cockers. Flush and retrieve. AKC and field trial circuits.
• Versatile breeds. NAVHDA-registered breeds: Vizslas, Weimaraners, Wirehairs, Munsterlanders. Combined pointing and retrieving work.
• Continental breeds. Specialized European-style hunting tests.

Apparel Color Conventions for Gun Dog Work

• Blaze orange for hunt tests and field trials. Required at most testing venues for handler safety. Bear Grips offers blaze orange variants on tees and quarter-zips.
• Earth tones for training days. Olive, khaki, brown, charcoal. Worn during regular training and field work.
• Camo accents. Some trainers wear branded apparel with subtle camo design accents. Less common than solid colors.
• Club signature colors. Many regional hunt clubs (NAVHDA chapters, retriever clubs) have signature colors that members wear at events.

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Catalog Picks for Gun Dog Trainers

• Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek), $23.86 VIP base. Field training tee in blaze orange or earth tones.
• Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek), $29.88 VIP base. Cool-morning training layer.
• Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips), $36.88 VIP base. Pre-training cold-weather hoodie.
• Men's Performance Polo Shirt (Sport-Tek), $34.88 VIP base. Trainer polo for hunt test judging or clinic instruction.
• Men's Performance Training Shorts (Bear Grips), $44.88 VIP base. Summer field work shorts.
• Classic Rope Hat (Richardson, printed), $29.86 VIP base. Standard field cap.
• Premium 5-Panel Baseball Hat (Otto Cap), $29.86 VIP base. Alternative cap style.

Hunt Test and Field Trial Apparel Patterns

• Handler shirt with kennel name. 'Cedar Creek Retrievers' or 'Bluestem Kennels' across the back.
• Judge polo at hunt tests. 'Hunt Test Judge - AKC' embroidered on a Sport-Tek performance polo.
• Marshal shirt. 'Marshal' or 'Field Trial Committee' for volunteer staff.
• Trial-specific commemorative. Dated tees for major events (Master National, Master Amateur, UFTA Finals).

Kennel Branding for Gun Dog Pros

Professional gun dog trainers often run a registered kennel with its own branding:

• Kennel name on apparel. Front-chest kennel mark, often featuring the breed silhouette.
• Trained dog roster back print. Some trainers display Master Hunter, NA Prize 1, or field champion dogs on the back of their apparel.
• Litter-specific apparel. Buyers from a specific litter sometimes receive a kennel polo as a litter membership keepsake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bear Grips offer blaze orange in all sizes?

Most catalog pieces have a blaze orange or hunter orange variant. Sport-Tek performance tees, quarter-zip pullovers, and Richardson caps are reliably available in blaze.

What about Realtree or Mossy Oak camo patterns?

Bear Grips does not currently offer licensed camo patterns (Realtree, Mossy Oak, etc.) as the camo patterns are licensed by their respective owners. Solid earth-tone variants are available.

Can the kennel mark embroider on a hat?

Yes. Richardson Rope Hats and Yupoong Flat Bill Snapback Hats accept embroidered logos. The kennel mark embroiders on the front panel.

How does the apparel handle pond and field water?

Sport-Tek moisture-wicking dries fast after water work. Cotton tees do not, and stay wet for hours after retrieving sessions. Most gun dog trainers use moisture-wicking for field days.